What is the action of urinary antimicrobial agents?
a. Reduce pain associated with bladder spasms caused by the infection
b. Enhance output enough to flush out the infection from the urinary tract
c. Eliminate urinary retention
d. Have an antiseptic effect on the urine and the urinary tract
ANS: D
Urinary antimicrobial agents have an antiseptic effect on the urine and the urinary tract. Pyridium reduces pain associated with bladder spasms related to urinary tract infection (UTI). Antimicrobial agents do not enhance output or eliminate urinary retention.
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